Iowa voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to vote in this year’s primary election. TAMA-GRUNDY PUBLISHING FILE PHOTO

GRUNDY COUNTY – Ahead of the Tuesday, June 2 primary election, the Sun Courier sent brief questionnaires to all three candidates running in the contested Republican primary for Grundy County Supervisor District 4 to replace longtime Supervisor Mark Schildroth who is retiring at the end of the year.

Four Republican candidates initially filed paperwork to run for Schildroth’s seat, including Barry Ehrig, Patrick Knaack, Lon C Larsen, and Derek J. Noteboom. Noteboom ultimately withdrew from the race. No Democrats filed for the June primary.

District 4 includes all of Black Hawk Township (Reinbeck), most of Washington (excluding Grundy Center) and Lincoln, and the southern half of Grant. The office of Grundy County Supervisor District 4 is a four-year term.

Larsen’s responses are featured below.

LON C. LARSEN

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Age: 69

Residence (and hometown, if different): Reinbeck, IA

High school alma mater: Reinbeck High School

Profession: Plumbing & HVAC company (Lon’s Plumbing & Heating Co.)

Education: High School

Family: Wife, five children, 14 grandchildren

1) Why are you running for the Grundy County Board of Supervisors? (What motivated your candidacy at this time?)

I am interested in the advancement of the county.

2) Have you previously run for or held elected office? If so, please describe.

Yes. I was Mayor of Reinbeck for 28 years.

3) What connections do you have to communities across District 4, particularly to Reinbeck?

I was born and raised in Reinbeck and raised my family here. I was and am actively involved with my kids and grandchildren’s many activities. I have been active in local organizations, and my church. I have been a business owner for 44 years and have been serving the people of Reinbeck for 51 years.

4) What values or priorities led you to affiliate with the Republican Party as opposed to the Democratic Party?

I believe my moral beliefs and moral code align more closely with the Republican party.

5) What are your top two or three priorities if elected?

To try to keep the county moving forward and to be a part of progress.

6) What issues are you hearing most from voters in Grundy County currently?

Road conditions and taxes.

7) Why should voters choose you over your opponents in this race?

I was born and raised here and have experienced small town government. I have also served many people through my many years in business and community service.